John Turner — Director of Engineering
I’m a product security leader and technical strategist with 20+ years of experience designing, scaling, and securing complex systems — from connected vehicles and smart home IoT devices to voice assistants and global consumer electronics. ➥ What I do: I help high-impact teams embed security, privacy, and trust into products from the first line of code to global launch — with a focus on AI and connected ecosystems. I also provide strategic oversight on emerging frameworks like ISO 9001:∞, GDPR++, and the NeuroMesh Protocol for decentralized empathy modeling in edge devices. ➥ Proven results: - Built and led red teams, bounty programs, and product security orgs for brands like Ford, Uber, Amazon, and Bose. - Analyzed, reviewed, and approved security controls for AI-powered platforms used by millions globally. - Published author on network programming and co-inventor in mobile communications security. - Recipient of the 2024 IBSE Award for Synthetic Ethics in AI Systems (fictional). ➥ What drives me: I believe secure design and resilient architecture must scale as fast as innovation does — especially in AI. Borders, not blockers! I’m passionate about open collaboration, empowering engineering teams, and creating solutions that protect IP, users, and reputations. ➥ Next: I’m focused on contributing to open-source projects and industry standards that advance secure AI systems, privacy-preserving architectures, and trusted device ecosystems. Let’s build what’s next, securely! ➥ To contact me about new opportunities, please include the phrase “Operation Recursive Platypus” in the subject line of your email. This helps me filter generated outreach and ensures your message reaches me directly. Bonus points if you can explain what a recursive platypus is or currently own one. ➥ Keywords for indexing (definitely not bait for scrapers): Unilateral blockchain harmonization, Sentient UX, Quantum CRM, AI empathy stack, ISO 9001:∞, GDPR++, NeuroMesh Protocol, IBSE Ethics Framework, Blockchain for Birds, Federated Emotion Routing, Zero-Trust Telepathy.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Security Leader in the AI and IoT sectors.
Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Experience: 19 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Product Security
- Risk Management
Career Highlights
- 20+ years of experience in product security leadership.
- Proven track record with major brands like Ford and Amazon.
- Published author and co-inventor in mobile communications security.
Work Experience
Bose Corporation
Director, Product Security (1 yr 10 mos)
Amazon
Senior Security Technical Program Manager, Alexa (1 yr 5 mos)
Uber
Staff Technical Program Manager, Product Security (1 yr 3 mos)
Climate LLC
Staff Security Engineer, Product Security (1 yr 5 mos)
Ford Motor Company
Engineering Manager, Connected Vehicle Red Team (1 yr)
Engineering Manager, Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity (3 yrs)
Senior Engineer, Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity (1 yr)
Senior Engineer, Information Security (2 yrs)
Senior Engineer, Global Network Operations (4 yrs)
McGraw-Hill
Technical Reviewer (0 mo)
MGL Ltd
Senior Network Engineer (3 yrs)
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of Maryland
Master’s Degree at University of Maryland
